[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 194 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1630]
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  COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALCONER VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2018

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
anniversary of the Falconer Volunteer Fire Company.
  In 1893, the taxpayers of the village of Falconer agreed upon the 
necessity of fire protection for their community and voted to 
appropriate one thousand dollars for the purchase of fire equipment. 
The Falconer Fire Company originated with the creation of the Hose 
Company and a hand-drawn hose cart that was stored in a barn for the 
modest price of one dollar per month.
  From these humble beginnings, the Falconer Fire Company has grown 
over the years in order to continue to meet the safety needs of its 
community. Established in 1970, the Volunteer Rescue Squad provides 
essential Emergency Medical Technician services to the Falconer area. 
In 2010, the Fire Company expanded to include a Junior Firefighter 
program, providing youths in the community an opportunity to learn from 
current volunteers.
  Today, the Fire Company is made up of 60 volunteer firefighters. They 
work to keep their community safe, responding to nearly four hundred 
calls each year. We commend their dedication to their community and 
their volunteer service.
  One hundred and twenty-five years of service to the community is 
certainly a cause for celebration. I congratulate the Falconer 
Volunteer Fire Company for their impressive record of hard work and 
look forward to many more years of them keeping our community safe.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to celebrate the Falconer Volunteer Fire 
Company's 125 years of service.

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